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July 31 and August 1 |
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| SenseATIONAL Weekend |
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| Sense: sight
Bring your binoculars, and take a tour of the arboretum, keeping an eye out for the birds that call it home. Make a bird feeder to take home, and learn about birds of prey from Raptor Recovery representatives. |
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Mondays and Tuesdays, May 17 through September 14 |
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| Garden Twilight |
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| Lauritzen Gardens extends its hours to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays from May 17 through September 14 to allow members and guests more time to enjoy the garden. |
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Select Tuesdays in Summer |
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| Our outdoor concert series is a wonderful time to enjoy the refreshing breeze, gorgeous light and peaceful setting of the garden. You can also enjoy a variety of musical entertainment in this unique atmosphere. |
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June 25 through September 15 |
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August 14 and 15 |
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| Art in Bloom Festival |
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| The festival will feature artwork from local and regional artists who will display, demonstrate and sell their work. |
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August 21 and 22 |
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| SenseATIONAL Weekends |
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Put on your "deer ears" to focus in on all the subtle audible discoveries in the garden. Make a wind chime to take home, and listen for the sounds of music and inserts. |
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August 28 and 29 |
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| SenseATIONAL Weekend |
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| Sense: touch
Come and get familiar with the textures of bark, we will also have our famous plant petting zoo that offers an assortment of different "touches." |
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September 4 and 5 |
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| SenseATIONAL Weekends |
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| Sense: taste
Learn about salsa, ethnic tomato-pepper recipes and heirloom tomatoes, and see the tomatoes and peppers growing in the children's garden. |
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September 12 |
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| All European Car Expo |
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| See fine European cars and motorcycles staged among stunning flowers and lush greenery. |
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September 24 through 26 |
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| Antique and Garden Show |
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| Top dealers from around the country will share their finest pieces to sell in elegant display room vignettes. |
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September 28 through November 10 |
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October 2 through November 21 |
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| Fall Chrysanthemum Show |
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| Surround yourself with autumn colors during the fall chrysanthemum show. The show articulates the beauty of autumn with brightly colored, unique chrysanthemums, Japanese maples, Japanese water features and the textures and rich colors of trees and shrubs. |
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October 2 and 3 |
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November 17 through December 31 |
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| Art Exhibit: Diane Murphy |
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| Diane Murphy uses photography and watercolor to explore nature's offerings in Nebraska and her travels. |
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November 24 |
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November 26, 2010 through January 9, 2011 |
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| Poinsettia Show |
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| More than 5,600 poinsettia plants are grown for this spectacular event. The exhibit includes a 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree and other holiday decorations. |
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December 4 and 5 |
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| Holiday Happening |
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| Come meet Santa and engage in holiday make-and-take activities with the family and share holiday cheer. |
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January 30, 2011 |
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| Tu B'Shevat: January 30 |
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| This Jewish holiday is a celebration of the importance of trees and nature preservation most often honored by planting a tree. |
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February 14, 2011 |
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| Valentine's Day Dinner |
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| Enjoy dinner with your loved one while surrounded by candlelight and beautiful spring flowers. |
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Spring months |
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May 1, 2010 |
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April 13, 2011 |
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| Guild Spring Luncheon |
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| Save the Date - April 13, 2011 Remco Van Vliet will be speaking, more information to come. |
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April 29, 2011 |
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| Arbor Day Tree Planting |
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| A tree is planted in honor of an individual who has contributed to the growth of the garden. |
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May 6, 2011 |
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| National Public Gardens Day |
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| We had such a great turnout during last year's National Public Gardens Day, watch for more details on next year's event. |
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May 8, 2011 |
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| Mother's Day Brunch |
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| Treat your mother or grandmother to a day of tasty food, botanical bliss, and family togetherness. |
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June 5 |
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| Rose Day |
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| This show will be open to any amateur rose grower who wishes to exhibit roses or artistic rose arrangements. |
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June 21, 2011 |
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| Railroad Days |
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| Celebrate all things train and track while visiting the model railroad garden at Lauritzen Gardens. |
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